What are some excellent relaxation techniques so you fall asleep?

Question

What are some excellent relaxation techniques so you fall asleep?

Not medicine(running out of those).

Any other techniques that make you tired before bed other than take a hot bath and read a book?

Answer 1

AM/PM meditation CDs, they rock, they easy you into relaxation, and walk you through relaxing your whole body and preparing for sleep, you might even fall asleep before you get through the CD!

Answer 2

It all starts with how active your day is? Take a warm shower in the morning. Try to remain as active as you can, mentally and physically. Drink a lot of water during the day. Keep away from caffeinated and high fructose corn syrup loaded drinks. Brown Sugar is better than white sugar for you tea or coffee. Drink very moderate quantities of coffee or tea. Eat veggies and fruits. Eat whole grain breads and oat meal with jam/marmalade. Be regular with your bowel movements. If you can run or jog in the evening that would help. Take a warm shower [not hot] before you eat supper. Eat supper between 6.30 and 7.00 PM. Sit and do some writing or home work. If you watch TV do that before 9.30 PM. Brush before getting into bed. Wind down, read a good book and slowly fall asleep. A lot of these little things set you up to fall asleep easier and quicker have a calm sleep. You will wake with a fresh feeling. Brush once again, take a shower and you will feel even energized.

Answer 3

I listen to music. Usually after about 5 songs or so i start feeling so sleepy I can no longer make out the words or recognize the song. That's when i turn off my mp3, roll over onto my side, and snooze.

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Answer 4

First thing I do is take 10 long, deep slow breaths and relax, enjoying the feel of the mattress and pillow. That usually works. If it doesn't I warm a cup of milk and slowly sip it. That does it for me.

Answer 5

I eat something. I've found icecream works the best for putting me to sleep.